Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

later than; following

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

take into custody

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

any plant of the genus Silene

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

a person who is in charge

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

divisible by two

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

set up or found

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

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From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

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From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

on one occasion

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

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From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

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From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

plural of “sacrament” — a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

express in words

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

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From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

very small

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

on a floor above

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

precisely as stated

From this reading Life there was very strange, a combination of suffering and extraordinary relaxation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading IN PRISON Anthony found several friends in the Clink prison in Southwark, whither he was brought up from Stanfield Place after his arrest.

which person or people

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There he met a large number of Catholics--some of whom he had come across in his travels--and he even ministered the sacraments to others who managed to come in from the outside.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading His chief sorrow was that his friend and host had been taken to the Counter in Wood Street.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He had a tiny cell, nine feet by five, with one little window high up, and for the first month of his imprisonment wore irons; at the same time his gaoler was so much open to bribery that he always found his door open on Sunday morning, and was able to shuffle upstairs and say mass in the cell of Ralph Emerson, once the companion of Campion, and a lay-brother of the Society of Jesus.